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Cup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a plate with an intricate design. The plate, titled "Cup Plate", is by an unidentified artist. The plate is circular and has a thin black border around its edge. The plate's design consists of multiple concentric circles. The outermost circle features a pattern of teardrop shapes and lines. The next circle in has a repeating pattern of small circles. The inner circle has a grid pattern with small squares and circles. The center of the plate has a smaller circle with a grid pattern of small squares and circles. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–80
Medium
Lacy pressed glass
Dimensions
494 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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